In a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final, Ivory Coast emerged victorious over Nigeria, showcasing resilience and skill. The match, highlighted by significant contributions from key players, ended with Ivory Coast securing the win. Simon Adingra provided two crucial assists and won the young player award, while Sébastien Haller, who overcame testicular cancer in 2022, scored the winning goal. Nigeria's captain William Troost-Ekong and Franck Kessié for Ivory Coast also scored, marking a remarkable recovery and triumph. Emerse Fae led Ivory Coast to glory, not just as a display of football prowess but also a testament to human spirit and determination.
Sebastien Haller had cancer in 2022. He's waking up this morning an Afcon champion 🧡 #AfconFinal https://t.co/B6oT6rE4tW
Simon Adingra wins young player award at Africa Cup of Nations after two assists in the final for Ivory Coast. #BHAFC https://t.co/A8nuCLdwY0
My reaction to Sunday’s Afcon Final 🏆 @ESPNFC @ESPNAfrica https://t.co/wP82B8wdRl
Cote d'Ivoire displayed a never-say-die attitude on the way to a win over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final. https://t.co/ZmbRqq4kTI
Ivory Coast relief after winning Cup of Nations https://t.co/F3ZdRaBvNp https://t.co/iybdDwaTC2
🇨🇮 Cheers and a huge round of applause for Emerse Fae as he speaks to the media after leading Ivory Coast to #AFCON2023 glory https://t.co/9b9Hh9eZwP
Congratulations to CIV. Chin up to the Super Eagles. We will be back #AFCON2023
Everyone wants their hands on that trophy 😅 #AfconFinal https://t.co/PrZdnxhHvQ
Hollywood couldn't have scripted it better. Sébastien Haller, after being diagnosed with cancer and completing treatment, wins the Africa Cup of Nations for Côte d'Ivoire. His unwavering journey from adversity to triumph is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Two assists for Simon Adingra as Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Didi Dramani, head of football and Adingra’s mentor at the Right To Dream academy in Ghana: “He was killing everyone (with his talent).” #BHAFC https://t.co/JiHBqaeYZj
Two assists. Player of the Match. @OfficialBHAFC’s Simon Adingra 😮💨🏆 #AFCON2023 https://t.co/UPNRQxycCK
Brighton have another one. Simon Adingra is just 22 and rinsed an Afcon final on home soil. Massive performance under pressure. What a night for him. 🇨🇮
📆 2022: Diagnosed with testicular cancer. 📆 2023: Beats cancer. 📆 2024: Scores winning goal in AFCON final. ❤️ Sebastien Haller, an inspiration! https://t.co/Zs9odhRdmb
Didier Drogba's reaction to Ivory Coast's equalizer 🤣 (via @beINSPORTSUSA) https://t.co/vPpyMsgzoA
Franck Kessie after equalizing for Ivory Coast ✈️ https://t.co/EMYRx3DXjZ
Franck Kessié is the first ever player to score for Côte d'Ivoire in an African Cup of Nations final. And he's done it in front of the home fans. 🇨🇮 #AFCON2023 https://t.co/JhNK2VqVeO
HT: Nigeria 1-0 CIV. The Ivoriens had the better of the half, with some half chances to score but never really troubled Naija D. Eagles took advantage of 1st CK and boom! #NGACIV #AfCON2023
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong steps up to give them the lead in the AFCON final 🫡 https://t.co/ynh1YROGeT
Captain 🫡 #AFCONFinal https://t.co/9A2BWwRUtV
Nigeria looking a little all over the shop early doors #Afcon2023 #NGACIV
Ivory Coast look to complete remarkable recovery in Cup of Nations final https://t.co/rLZDeKt3Wa https://t.co/8YES5fkRXV
Good luck to the Super Eagles ⚽️ 🦅 #NigeriaVsIvoryCoast #AFCON2023 https://t.co/RIIRMrYVxc
One of the world’s most-watched sports events will take place today. Millions and millions of people will be watching in front of their TVs. Who do you think will win? Nigeria or Ivory Coast?
Love to see it. That’s my man! #Afcon2023 https://t.co/wBjm7Gvjrn
Let's bring this bad boy home! #NGACIV #AFCON2023 https://t.co/TJamEWGGaO
Today, Nigeria 🇳🇬 takes on the host Ivory Coast at the #AFCON2023 Final. If you're interested in being an AI/ML mentor, let's connect. #NGACIV https://t.co/GfMYvvHHW6
Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast AFCON Cup of Nations final: Live stream, time, how to watch in US https://t.co/KmUiuoIhkX
Who will be crowned Afcon champions? 🇳🇬🇨🇮 Watch the final live on @BBCThree and @BBCiPlayer tonight at 20:00 GMT 🍿 https://t.co/uqQRBr37lf
How AFCON won the World Cup #AFCON2023 #AFCONFinal https://t.co/Rj26S7Pag2
A blockbuster final!" ✨ Kweku Afari previews the AFCON final between the Ivory Coast and Nigeria 🌍 https://t.co/k8vj7w0GRU